Assistant Vice President - Auditor.Shared services_Audit

Mashreq Careers; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreq Careers in India seeks an experienced Audit Leader to plan and execute risk-based audits across Operations and Regulatory domains, with emphasis on ORM, AML and Sanctions compliance, and regulatory expectations.

You will evaluate controls, drive timely remediation, leverage RegTech and analytics, and engage with risk teams and senior management to ensure robust governance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Operations/Internal Audit within banking.
• Strong exposure to AML, Sanctions, ORM, and Regulatory Compliance audits.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks such as CBUAE preferred.
• Knowledge of RegTech, audit analytics and continuous auditing tools.
• Professional certifications like CIA/CPA/ACAMS/CISA preferred.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based audits, investigations and reviews across operations.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of controls, identify gaps and rate risk.
• Lead audit delivery ensuring quality, timelines and standards compliance.
• Provide independent assurance over AML, Sanctions, ORM frameworks.
• Assess compliance with regulatory requirements and support engagements.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports for senior management and board governance.

Skills

Operations Risk

Internal Audit

Regulatory Compliance

AML & Sanctions

Audit Analytics

Stakeholder Management

RegTech

Continuous Auditing

Education

CIA/CPA/ACAMS/CISA

Tools

CAATs

RegTech platforms

Job description

Job Purpose

Lead and execute risk-based Operations and Regulatory audits across the Bank, with a focus on Operations Risk Management (ORM), Third-Party Risk, AML and Sanctions compliance, and regulatory expectations.

Job Description

Audit Leadership & Execution

• Plan and execute risk-based audits, investigations, and thematic reviews across operations domains.


• Evaluate design and effectiveness of controls, identify gaps, and risk-rate findings.


• Lead audit delivery ensuring quality, timelines, and adherence to audit standards.

Regulatory & Compliance Assurance

• Provide independent assurance over AML, Sanctions, Third-Party Risk, and ORM frameworks.


• Assess compliance with CBUAE and international regulatory requirements.


• Support regulatory engagements and ensure timely closure of regulatory observations.

Risk Assessment & Analytics

• Perform end-to-end risk assessments across operational processes and identify composite risks.


• Leverage audit analytics, continuous auditing tools, and RegTech capabilities to enhance coverage and efficiency.


• Identify emerging risks through proactive monitoring and stakeholder engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with Heads, business units, and risk teams to drive timely risk remediation.


• Influence stakeholders and secure agreement on action plans and control improvements.


• Provide advisory support on process improvement and product development initiatives.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare and present high-quality audit reports for senior management.


• Ensure findings are clear, risk-focused, and aligned to regulatory expectations.


• Support Board / senior management reporting where required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Operations / Internal Audit within banking.


• Strong exposure to AML, Sanctions, ORM, and Regulatory Compliance audits.


• Experience with CBUAE or similar regulatory frameworks preferred.


• Knowledge of RegTech, audit analytics, and continuous auditing tools.


• Professional certifications such as CIA / CPA / ACAMS / CISA preferred.


• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.